Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Ohio
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Ohio make a median of $60,390 a year, or about $29.03 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level occupational health and safety technicians (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary by metro in Ohio
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $70K | +16% | 260 |
| Akron | $63K | +4% | 70 |
| Cleveland | $60K | +0% | 110 |
| Columbus | $60K | -0% | 250 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $58K | -4% | 50 |
| Toledo | $58K | -5% | 70 |
| Canton-Massillon | $56K | -8% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in Ohio?
The median is $60,390 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,660, and experienced occupational health and safety technicians can clear $85,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,133/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational health and safety technicians salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational health and safety technicians salary is worth about $66,036 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational health and safety technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.